Short Stories of Science and Invention

A Collection of Radio Talks by

Charles F. Kettering

This very, very short history of atomic studies
shows how the stage
was set for the dramatic development which had its climax last week.
While this work was the forerunner of the atomic bomb, how it was
finally made is still a necessary secret. All we know is that by
pooling our unrivalled scientific, educational and industrial
facilities a spectacular result was produced. While the military value
of atomic energy has been demonstrated Peacetime uses are still a
matter for conjecture.

Many additional secrets of Nature will be
discovered as time goes on, but we need have no fear because the
non-aggressive people of the world will make sure they work for the
good of Mankind and not for its destruction. ●